Sweet as Candy

Eliana Bernard Ceramics Words by Jess Hagemann Photos by Eric Morales Candy-striping isn’t only for Christmas candy-canes anymore. Mango, blue raspberry, and bubblegum-pink swirls decorate ceramicist Eliana Bernard’s latest collection of slip-cast vases, plates, and serving trays. They’re sweet enough to stand alone or accent any designer’s dream space, and she makes pieces that fit...

Nature at Play

Paintings Come to Life Words by Jessica Devenyns Photos by Ashley Haguewood In a small, whitewashed auto garage, the glare of fluorescent lights creates an unusually flattering background for dozens of canvases propped haphazardly along the walls. Rabbits pose languidly alongside smiling foxes, and narwhals float along six feet of canvas, their horns glittering with...

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Escaping Reality

Star in Your Own Real Life Video Game Words by Jennifer Simonson Photos by Eric Morales Imagine you and your six friends are locked in an abandoned New York City subway station. You have one hour to find clues, solve a mystery and save the world from a madman. Your first order of business is...

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Bee Yourself

Latinitas Startup Chica Conference The CEO of Me & The Bees Lemonade, Mikaila Ulmer, is an Austinite renowned for her great-grandma’s lemonade recipe. She’s been on Shark Tank, introduced to former president Barack Obama, and on October 14, she’ll be the keynote speaker at the Latinitas Startup Chica Conference, teaching young girls to create innovative solutions to...

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Emerging East

More Than Art East Austin Studio Tour is expanding knowledge and inviting patrons to see the concept and explore the studios of local artists. East Austin Studio Tour, commonly referred to as E.A.S.T., is running on its sixteenth year, and it goes without saying it has become an essential cultural institution of this city. East-siders...

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When East Goes West

Every year around this time Austinites venture out west to attend El Cosmico’s Trans-Pecos Festival, or what some might call “The Love Festival.” Words & Photos by Sandra Dahdah Ticket-holders are willing to drive over six hours to Marfa to camp in the middle of nowhere. They do it all for the music, open spaces, and...

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Beauty to Light

Warbach Lighting and Design Words by Jessica Hagemann Photos by Eric Morales Victor Hugo said that “To love beauty is to see light,” and innovative lighting designers Nathan Warner and Buck Hubach couldn’t agree more. The friends and business partners met five years ago when they both worked at an Austin woodworking shop. Nathan had just...

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Apple of My Eye

The Austin Shaker Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Parker Thornton Head into crisper weather with a drink that will warm you up from the inside. Co-owners of the The Austin Shaker, David Maguire and Kirstyn Litchfield, have crafted a concoction that pairs equally well with chilly, fall evenings as it does with festive holiday...

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6 Best {Game Day Essentials}

Enjoy the game from the comfort of home. Words by Erin McWilliams This weekend, Texas will face Oklahoma in the Red River Showdown at the Cotton Bowl to compete for the coveted Golden Hat. Maybe you’re one of the lucky few who was able to snag a ticket before they sold out, but if you...

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Super Spice to Superb Skincare

Get ready to #peelhappy with the natural benefits of turmeric. Words by Judy Tsuei Photos by Kala Media Films & Photography When it comes to modern wellness, there’s more to consider than simply your physical body — it’s more essential than ever to keep your emotional, mental, and spiritual states in optimal condition. That’s why ancient practices...

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